Zainab Riyaz Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

• Independently lead and support briefings for esteemed clients including the UK Health Security Agency and UNICEF, providing strategic insights and tailored recommendations on emerging health threats and countermeasures
• Deliver in-depth, bespoke epidemiological analyses on mpox for major clients, such as the White House and Bavarian Nordic, focused on the interplay between health determinants, and disease impact, providing actionable.
• Author monthly reports on advancements in vaccine development for infectious diseases, highlighting clinical progress and competition analysis
• Maintain and quality check a database comprising ~3000 vaccine medical countermeasures, including respective clinical trials and regulatory approvals, supervising a team of 2-3 external researchers to ensure data.
• Abstract selected for presentation at IDWeek 2024: ‘The Potential Impact of Vaccination on Clade I Mpox Cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Risk of Importation to the United States from International Travel’.

London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

• Responsible for executive search project management, independently leading strategic market mapping and searches for global biopharma, biotech, and academic clients, including the Francis Crick Institute
• Presented and defended search strategies for independent projects to senior leadership, honing research and presentational skills
• Engaged with clients on a regular basis to update them on project progress and to explore potential new research avenues, thereby gaining advanced understanding of the pharmaceutical industry

London, England, United Kingdom

• Facilitated high-level appointments across the global life science industry, leading 6 successful searches in multiple therapeutic areas including Immunology, Oncology, and Rare Diseases
• Discussed research strategies within the project team and delivered candidate shortlists for assigned searches, meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Prepared regular client update reports to a meticulous standard, alongside contributing to client update calls, discussing the research process and market feedback
• Interviewed and assessed competency in prospective candidates, demonstrating critical acumen and refining communication skills

Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir (Union Territory), India

• Aided in the adaptation of rehabilitation services and patient care at a time of strict local curfew, altering in-person appointments to a virtual/telephone format
• Organised and co-led an educational seminar on endometriosis and PCOS for 20 female adolescents aged 14-18, within a strict 20-day timeframe
• Facilitated a fundraiser for the provision of sanitary products, combatting period poverty and aiding the de-stigmatisation of menstruation

Master'S Degree, Population Health, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Friends of MSF (2021/22) Dissertation: Inequalities in Antipsychotic Discontinuation • Utilised advanced.

Bachelor'S Degree, Pharmacology (Hons), First Class Honours

Activities and Societies: King's Women's Network: Volunteer (2018/19); KCL Kashmir Solidarity Movement: Treasurer (2019/20) Dissertation.